RAYNHAM — Bridgewater-Raynham football stars Shawn Whitaker and Nick Falconeiri recently signed college letters of intent and will continue their gridiron careers at the next level.

The 6’-5” 275-pound Whitaker will be suiting up for Southern Connecticut in the fall while the 6’-2” 260-pound Falconeiri will be taking his game to Assumption.

The pair started at tackle for the Trojans for three years, paving the way for B-R backs like Brandon Gallagher, who ran for 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.

“They were our bookends,” B-R athletic director and head football coach Dan Buron said. “Our goal is to run the football and they were the reason we’ve had a lot of success.

“They both have a great work ethic. They spend a lot of time in the weight room and they are students of the game. Physically, they have all the tools. I’m sure they will succeed at the college level.”